Grilled Italian Lemon Chicken Recipes

GRILLED ITALIAN LEMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients and whisk well to make marinade.
• Combine last 4 ingredients and whisk to make chicken seasoning.
• Prepare grill for direct/indirect grilling.
• Season chicken on both sides.
• Sear chicken over direct heat, then cook indirect to approx 145°F internal temp (slightly underdone).
• Remove chicken from heat and cool until cool enough to handle.
• Cut chicken into large bite size chunks (i.e. a breast will usually make 3 or 4 chunks, a thigh makes 2, etc.).
• Place pieces cut side down in baking dish.Use a dish of such dimensions as to keep the pieces standing up against each other.
• Pour marinade evenly over chicken and let marinade 30 minute.
• Meanwhile, preheat oven (or gas grill) to 375°F, then bake 40 minutes.
• Serve on a platter and spoon half of juices/marinade over the top.
• Remaining juices may be served on the side in ramekins, or bowl to be passed.
• Note: You may substitute Caventer's Greek seasoning for the last 4 ingredients. We do.

TUSCAN LEMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Sprinkle the chicken with 1 teaspoon salt on each side. Combine the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, and 2 teaspoons pepper in a small measuring cup. Place the chicken in a ceramic or glass dish just large enough to hold it flat. Pour the lemon marinade over the chicken, turning it in the dish. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Turn the chicken 2 or 3 times while marinating.
• When ready to grill, prepare a hot charcoal fire on 1 side of a grill (or turn a gas grill on low heat). Spread 1/4 of the coals across the other side of the grill. Place the chicken on the cooler side, skin side up, and weigh it down with the dish you used for marinating. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, until the underside is golden brown. Turn the chicken skin side down, weight again with the dish, and cook for another 12 to 15 minutes, until the skin is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through. Place the lemon halves on the cool side of the grill, cut side down for the last 10 minutes of cooking. Remove the chicken to a plate or cutting board, cover with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Cut in quarters, sprinkle with salt, and serve with the grilled lemon halves.

SIMPLE ITALIAN GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Coat grill pan with no-stick cooking spray. Heat over medium heat.
• Combine olive oil, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, garlic salt, and pepper, in a medium microwavable bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute. Stir. Dip chIcken in olive oil mixture to coat evenly.
• FOR INSIDE COOKING: Place on hot grill pan. Cook 6-8 minutes per side until juices run clear and thermometer reads 165 degrees. Allow to rest 5 minutes before serving.
• FOR OUTDOOR GRILL: Coat unheated grill grate with no-stick cooking spray. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken 6-8 minutes per side until juices run clear and thermometer reads 165 degrees F. Allow to rest 5 minutes before serving.